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Takhar was born to a Sikh family in the Indian state of Punjab, with a background in farming and civil service work. He moved to Canada in 1974, and arrived in Mississauga, Ontario in 1977. He an undergraduate degree in English,, Economics and Political Science, and has two Master's Degrees, one in Economics and the other in Political Science. Takhar has been designated a Certified Management AccountantIn the United States, the profession of accounting includes Certified Management Accountants (CMAs). A CMA is granted a certificate from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), provided that the candidate passed a rigorous examination of four parts and professional administrator. He has also taken a number of leadership courses at the University of TorontoMotto Velut arbor aevo ("As a tree with the passage of time") Established 1827 School type Public President Frank Iacobucci (interim) Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada Enrollment 63,109 (48,863 at St. George Campus, 6,834 at UTSC, 7,412 at UTM) Faculty 2, and York UniversityThis article is about the Canadian university. For the British university, see University of York. York University is a large comprehensive university, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada's third largest university. York University Motto: Te, and taught CMA and CGA accredited coursed at Sheridan CollegeSheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning (or simply Sheridan College is a Canadian community college with campuses in Brampton, Ontario and Oakville, Ontario, both western suburbs of Toronto. It was founded in 1967, and is renowned f for thirteen years. Shortly before entering public life, he was appointed a fellow of the Management Accountants of Canada . He also served as President and CEO of the Chalmers Group of Companies, and has held leadership positions in several other private ventures.

Takhar has served as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Credit Valley Hospital, was Chair of the Board of Directors of the Peel Region United WayThe United Way of America is a coalition of charitible organizations that pool efforts in fund raising. The organization has roots in Denver, Colorado, where in 1887 church leaders began the Charity Organization Society which coordinated services and fund (eliminating the organization's debt), and is a founding member and President of the International Punjabi Chamber of Commerce . He served on the board of the Education Safety Association of Ontario from 19971997 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar), and was designated the International Year of the Reef''. Events January January 3 NBC's Today Show Bryant Gumbel signs off for the last time January 8 Mister Rogers receives a star on t to 20012001 is a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar), and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall ap, and joined the Peel District School Board in September 19941994 is a common year starting on Saturday, and was designated the International year of the Family''. Events January events January 1 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) goes into effect January 6 Nancy Kerrigan is clubbed on the right leg by an, serving as its Associate Director and Chief Financial Officer until his move into provincial politics.

Takhar was elected to the Ontario legislature in the provincial election of 2003, defeating incumbent Progressive Conservative cabinet minister Rob Sampson by 2621 votes in the riding of Mississauga Centre . Despite his lack of political experience, he was appointed Ontario Minister of Transportation on October 23, 2003.

Takhar has not yet managed to reduce tolls on the privately-owned Highway 407, despite some efforts. He has been more successful at receiving money for transit services, and has identified transit in the Greater Toronto Area as his ministry's key goal.